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Non-Negotiable Baby Items as a FTM

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These are some baby items that I literally could not live without!
 
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I cannot live without this thing!! It lives in our bathroom. I put her in this while I’m showering or going potty.
Bouncer Bliss
 
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We are obsessed with our travel system. The stroller is lightweight so it is easier for me to handle (as someone who is short and weak LOL). I also love that the car seat is baseless so it can click into my car and my mom’s with ease. It is also very...
swiv™ + pipa™ urbn travel system
 
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If you plan on taking walks, the bassinet attachment is a MUST HAVE. I have used this thing almost every single day since coming home from the hospital. I love that it’s a safe sleep space, so you can have baby in it for longer periods of time than y...
swiv™ & triv™ series bassinet + stand
 
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This high chair, specifically with the newborn attachment, is a MUST HAVE. I love that we can stick baby in it while we are eating and she’s eye level with our kitchen table. This also grows with them and has multiple attachments so it’s worth the mo...
Tripp Trapp® High Chair
 
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My baby is OBSESSED with these contrast books. They have been so helpful to promote object tracking and stimulate her eyesight. She loves these specific ones.
Hello, My World - (High-Contrast Books) by Duopress Labs (Board Book)
 
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If I could influence you to get anything it would be this product. I put this on my baby after a diaper change and she has never had a diaper rash. It acts as a barrier to prevent pee\poop from getting on the skin and irritating it. I slather this st...
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant - Dry Skin and Diaper Rash Ointment Jar - 14oz
 
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I didn’t want to believe the hype over this product, especially because of the price point, but I am here to report that unfortunately it IS THAT GOOD. It cleared up my baby’s acne overnight. I’m literally not kidding. It is 100% worth it in my opini...
All Over Ointment, Original Formula | Tubby Todd
 
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These are the ONLY pacifiers my EBF baby will use
Dr. Brown's® Advantage™ One-Piece Silicone Pacifier, Ages 0-6 months – 3-Pack
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As a long nail mom, I literally could not unbuckle my daughter without this tool! Those buckles are soooooo freaking hard and this tool helps so much!
UnbuckleMe Car Seat Buckle Release Tool
 
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My baby is obsessed with this playmat, especially that black and white ball! It is the only toy so far that keeps her attention
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
 
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This is by far my favorite carrier that I have tried! A good carrier is a non-negotiable. It is the ONLY way I am able to get anything done (I have a clingy baby who hates to be put down LOL)
The Monarch Baby Carrier - Houndstooth